Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz died on Saturday at the age of 78. The wave of sympathy following the death of the Styrian resident, who has built a global energy drink group and made a name for himself with his sponsorship activities in the sports sector, is enormous. In addition to the sports world, politicians also have their say:
Federal President Alexander Vander Bellen: “Dietrich Mateschitz built a world-renowned and successful company from Austria, but with him we lost a great supporter of top sport and extreme sports at home. Mateschitz has shaped the Austrian business and sports landscape like few others in our country. His life was simply impressive for many Austrians. During these hours, my thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP): “With the death of Didi Mateschitz, Austria loses not only one of the most successful entrepreneurs and a great innovator, but also a person who has devoted his entire life to social and civic causes. He will always be remembered as one of the most important and most influential Austrian entrepreneurs. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace!”
Martin Kocher (ÖVP), Minister of Labor and Economy: “With Dietrich Mateschitz, one of the greatest entrepreneurial personalities in Europe has left us too soon. In addition to successful entrepreneurship and also as part of it, he revolutionized many areas of the sport. My thoughts are with his family. REST IN PEACE”
Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP), Federal Minister for EU and Constitution in the Federal Chancellery: “Dietrich Mateschitz was a great businessman who brought Austria with his ideas onto the world stage with various projects. My sincere condolences to the family.”
Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS): “Dietrich Mateschitz was an impressive and remarkable entrepreneurial personality. Shaping Austria. My condolences to his family and team.”
Christian Hafenecker (FPÖ): “My sincere condolences to the Dietrich family and staff #Mateschitz. A great Austrian has left us, so I just want to say ‘THANK YOU’.”
Herbert Kickl (FPÖ): “With Dietrich Mateschitz, Austria has lost a great son.”
Governor of Styria Christopher Drexler (ÖVP): “I am deeply saddened by the death of Dietrich Mateschitz. What he did for our homeland, Styria, will never be forgotten. His achievements will last for decades and generations and have a lasting impact on our country. (. . .) Styria loses one of his greatest sons, who was very successful internationally and yet remained faithful to his homeland to the very end.”
Styrian LHS Deputy Anton Lang (SPÖ): “With Dietrich Mateschitz, we have lost a great Styria whose achievements for our state will always remain unforgettable. His successes far beyond the borders of Austria have always benefited Styria as well.”
With Mateschitz, Austria has lost its most successful entrepreneur. In 2022, the American magazine “Forbes” placed him in 51st place in the global billionaire ranking with a net worth of USD 27.4 billion.
Source: Krone
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